Thursday, November 12, 2009

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McDonnell Election Night

Republican candidate Bob McDonnell was elected as Virginia’s 71st governor after beating out Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. Republican’s swept the Virginia election with Bill Bolling keeping his position as lieutenant governor and Ken Cuccinelli winning as attorney general. McDonnell held a party in Richmond, VA to celebrate the victory.

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Values Voter Summit

Activists from the religious right gathered in Washington, D.C. for the American Research Council’s fourth annual Values Voter Summit. The event has become a key annual get-together for conservative Christians.

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Inside the St. Louis NORC

In suburban St. Louis, a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) caters to seniors who wish to live independently in their homes and stay connected with peers and support services. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Charlie Archambault

A crowd watches Lt. Gov. Michael Steele during a campaign event sponsored by "I Can't We Can Inc." in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore.

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Jessica Polmann, 18, pictured at the Daytop Village Rehab Center in Mendham, NJ.

Addicted to Heroin at the Age of 13

Jessica Polmann, now 18, has been clean for five months. (Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR)

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A Historic Inauguration

The inauguration of Barack Obama was a historic day for the nation, and for D.C. residents, 90 percent of whom voted for him.

In the News

Supporters of opposition party candidate Mousavi demonstrate in Tehran on Saturday, June 13.

Unrest in Iran

Palestinians watch Obama's speech on television in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.

President Obama's Speech to the Muslim World

JIM LO SCALZO'S MULTIMEDIA

Habitat for Humanity rebuilds a house in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

Twilight in New Orleans

Streetlights illuminate what remains after Katrina.

Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades.

Everglades Encroached

Endangered Places: Farming and development to blame

A polar bear.

At America's Edge

A visit to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Special Report

Best High Schools 2008

Boston Latin is the country's oldest high school; ranked 19th on our list of Gold Medal Schools.

Special Report

Remembering 9/11

A collection of stories and photos from September 11 coverage.

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